Originally posted: February 2009
Last updated: -
Date of visit: 27 January 2009
I visited the Yaowarat bazaar in the day and left the place for a dinner appointment before dusk. After the meal, my Thai friends suggested to visit Yaowarat. Here I am, re-visiting the same place the 2nd time on the same day.
Getting there ...
The sky was dark and ferry services have stopped by then. We took a train to Hualamphong station. After which, it was 10 - 15mins walk from the metro station to Thanon Yaowarat. On tour way, we paid homage to Wat Traimit but that's another story.
Landmark & Map ...
Unlike my day trip which I began at the intersection of Grand China Princess Hotel, our walk now begins at the Odeon Gate, near Wat Traimit. See a map here.
Showing posts with label Festive seasons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Festive seasons. Show all posts
CNY 2009 @ Yaowarat (Night trip)
CNY 2009 @ Yaowarat (Day trip)
Originally posted: February 2009
Last updated: -
Date of visit: 27 January 2009
Undeterred by the current economic climate, and blessed by cheap tickets offered by the 3 budget airliners, many Singaporeans continue to celebrate festive seasons, e.g.Lunar New Year, abroad.
For those who headed Bangkok last week for the CNY long weekends, the most commonly-asked question was, "Is Yaowarat open during CNY?". A short answer is, Yes and No.
No, the entire Yaowarat Road is cordoned off and closed for vehicular traffic.
No, most shophouses along the road, less the eateries, are closed.
Yes, Yaowarat is very much alive and kicking throughout the celebration.
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